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Creamy Crockpot Sausage and Potato Soup (Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe)

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This creamy crockpot sausage and potato soup is a ridiculously easy, 5-ingredient comfort food that tastes like you’ve been stirring for hours. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s warm, filling, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred), peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Splash of heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice smoked sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Optionally brown in a skillet for 3-4 minutes for extra flavor.
  2. Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Rinse in cold water and drain well.
  3. Layer diced potatoes in the crockpot, then add sliced sausage on top. Pour chicken broth over everything.
  4. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional smoked paprika. Stir gently.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, add cubed cream cheese. Stir gently until melted and fully incorporated. Use an immersion blender if needed.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half if desired. Let cook another 10-15 minutes on LOW.
  8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

For best texture, soften cream cheese to room temperature before adding. Brown sausage for deeper flavor if time allows. Adjust salt carefully as smoked sausage can be salty. To thicken soup, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in during last 30 minutes. Soup thickens as it sits; add broth or milk when reheating.

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